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September is Suicide Prevention Month and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to remind Veterans and their loved ones through the “Be There” campaign that small actions can make a big difference to Veterans experiencing difficult times. During this and every month the Detroit VA Medical Center remains committed to spreading awareness of suicide prevention to Veterans and their supporters and connecting them to the resources they need.
Kristen Sobanski of Fenton knew she wanted to help children in need. She searched for a service organization to join, but struggled to find one that fit her vision. “My passion was to help children in need,” said the mother of four. Her husband Eric asked her, “Why don’t we start our own organization?” So, in 2014, the determined young couple co-founded Delivering Hope for Kids, which provides food assistance, coordinating with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, to help feed needy kids in the Fenton area. “We had the passion and the commitment to do it,” she remembers. “And there are Fenton area children at risk for hunger. We want to make sure their bellies are full.”
It’s all about meeting basic needs and making sure that no one goes hungry. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan distributes over 28 million pounds of food (including 11 million pounds of fresh produce) through a network of more than 700 partners in 22 counties, according to President/CEO, Kara Ross. Partner agencies include church pantries, soup kitchens, boys & girls clubs, women’s shelters, school systems and “anyone who wants to provide food to the hungry.”
Sloan Museum of Discovery received $400,000 from the Hagerman Foundation this week, bringing the foundation’s total contribution to $1 million, according to a press statement. The fundraising goal for the re-imagined history and science museum is $27.5 million. The museum hopes to close out the campaign soon, with $1.8 million left to raise. Sloan Museum of Discovery is slated to open in early 2022.
Today, July 15 at 6am, Pat and AJ from Cars 108 morning show and Mindy Williams, President/CEO of Whaley Children’s Center, began living on the roof of the Downtown Grand Blanc McDonald’s to kick off the fifth annual Cars 108 Roof Sit. They will remain on the roof until Friday, July 17 at 10am to help raise funds for the children at Whaley Children’s Center.
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (GCHFH) has received a grant of $15,000 from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint from the Arthur L. Tuuri Health Fund to support Habitat’s critical repair loan pool, according to a press statement. The grant will provide home repair services for low to moderate income residents at a sliding scale cost based on their income, which enables homeowners to complete critical repairs when they don’t qualify for other assistance programs.
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (GCHFH) has received a grant of $5,000 from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to support restart operations. The grant is from the Greater Flint Urgent Relief Fund and will be used to purchase signage, thermometers, gloves, cleaning supplies and masks necessary to continue operations safely through the COVID19 pandemic.
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity is accepting donations of empty deposit bottles and cans. effective immediately Monday-Friday, from 9am-4pm at the ReStore, 101 Burton St. Flint. Please call 810.766.9089 ext.205 upon arrival. All proceeds go towards helping GCHH build homes for low to moderate income individuals and families in Genesee County.
On May 19, Congressman Dan Kildee announced that nine mid-Michigan hospitals will receive at least $107 million in federal grants to support health care workers and health systems on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
For the past seven years, Krystal Jo’s Diner/Bike Giveaway has put a free bicycle in the hands of a child in Flint and surrounding towns within Genesee County. Nearly 5,000 children have benefited from this program and due to COVID 19, fundraising has become very challenging and funds are exhausted, according to Tony Tucker, owner of the Flint diner and founder of the Bike Giveaway.
It’s that time of year again! Catholic Charities is gearing up for their St. Patrick’s Day Box Lunch Sale on Tuesday, March 17. This annual fundraiser is a Flint tradition, offering a box lunch featuring a sandwich, stacked high with corned beef and Swiss on rye, chips, coleslaw, a pickle and treat – all for only $8. Drive-thru pick up is between 10am-1pm, in front of Catholic Charities main office at 901 Chippewa St., Flint. Free delivery in Genesee County is offered for orders of 15 or more. Lunches can be ordered now, by fax 810.3912514, by phone 810.232.9950 ext.708, or online at www.catholiccharitiesflint.org/boxlunch.
On Saturday, March 7, from 6 to 10pm the Reuben Guerra Benefit to Fight Cancer will take place at The Jewel of Grand Blanc Country Club. The benefit asks for a minimum donation of $10 per person.